UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2004

MIDWAY GAMES INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-12367 (Commission File Number) 22-2906244 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2704 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60618

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (773) 961-2222

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On November 8, 2004, Midway Games Inc. issued a press release discussing financial results for the third quarter of 2004 and financial guidance. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by this reference.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)Exhibits

Exhibits	Description
99.1	Press Release of Midway Games Inc. dated November 8, 2004.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

        MIDWAY GAMES INC.

November 8, 2004By:     /s/ David F. Zucker                           

David F. Zucker

President and Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits	Description
99.1	Press Release of Midway Games Inc. dated November 8, 2004.

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